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Josh Whitman Named 14th Illinois Athletics Director
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<blockquote data-quote="chief9" data-source="post: 1192104" data-attributes="member: 6811"><p>Tiley didn't have those contacts either, at least not what alumni and fans were hoping for. No one really knows what kind of rolodex Whitman has, although his career is diverse enough that he his contacts could reflect that. This could in turn mean a wider net could be cast for head coaches, assistant coaches, DIA staff etc, compared to others. I know everyone wanted George, myself included, but he hasn't exactly lit the world on fire at Colorado, its just that some very high $ donors really liked him. </p><p></p><p>Also don't forget the Whitman does have the contacts with former Illinois football players, who in turn have wide, diverse networks.</p><p></p><p>I don't think he was hired just bc he is a lawyer. It's not like the University doesn't have more experienced lawyers available to them....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chief9, post: 1192104, member: 6811"] Tiley didn't have those contacts either, at least not what alumni and fans were hoping for. No one really knows what kind of rolodex Whitman has, although his career is diverse enough that he his contacts could reflect that. This could in turn mean a wider net could be cast for head coaches, assistant coaches, DIA staff etc, compared to others. I know everyone wanted George, myself included, but he hasn't exactly lit the world on fire at Colorado, its just that some very high $ donors really liked him. Also don't forget the Whitman does have the contacts with former Illinois football players, who in turn have wide, diverse networks. I don't think he was hired just bc he is a lawyer. It's not like the University doesn't have more experienced lawyers available to them.... [/QUOTE]
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